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title: "Appropriate Adult Service for Adults 18 years old and over"
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# Appropriate Adult Service for Adults 18 years old and over

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b978a0f-c829-4498-98b7-6271549b3e11

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Appropriate Adult Service for Adults 18 years old and over." This procurement falls under the category of health and social work services and is located in Plymouth, England. The tender is active, with submissions due by 24 June 2021 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is set to commence on 1 July 2021 and will run until 30 June 2023, with a total budget of £75,000. Interested parties should note that the procurement process is classified as 'Other' and can accommodate both SMEs and VCSE organisations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on social services and community support, especially those with experience in managing health-related programmes. Companies that are well-suited to compete for this contract might include those that provide adult support services or have a background in working closely with law enforcement agencies. Engaging in this tender could not only enhance their service portfolio but also contribute to the well-being of the community by ensuring adults have the necessary support during critical interactions with police authorities.

## Notice

The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 requires that an 'Appropriate Adult' is present to support adults 18 years and over when they are: * interviewed by the Police - either as a voluntary attender, or under arrest; and/or * formally read their rights; and/or * formally charged; and/or * finger printed by the Police; and/or * searched by the Police (at a custody centre). Where no adult relative, guardian, carer, friend, neighbour or other adult known to the person (for example social worker, supported lodging host, teacher, etc.) is available, the Act places a statutory duty on local authorities to make provision for the role of 'Appropriate Adult'. The Appropriate Adult service (the Service) will operate in accordance with the legal framework for the rights of people and the duty of care placed upon the local authority, including but not limited to: * PACE Code of Practice guidelines (under Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984) * Care Act 2014 * Equality Act 2010 Plymouth City Council is looking for an organisation to manage this service

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7025b898-c55d-4af6-9ab8-2f470a8dd43b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL6 5UF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Budshead |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Moor View |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2021 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7025b898-c55d-4af6-9ab8-2f470a8dd43b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7025b898-c55d-4af6-9ab8-2f470a8dd43b
  10th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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